not activeOct 31, 2008
other section · comply with residential hotel mailbox regulation (1002 e hc)
provide a mail receptacle for each residential unit as required by section 41e of the san francisco administrative code. installation and maintenance of the mail receptacles shall meet all the requirements of the u.s. postal service. contact dan bernardo of the u.s. postal service at 415 550-5707 for the approved model number and placement of the mail receptacles. a building permit is required for installing mail receptacles into a recessed wall surface.
not activeJun 10, 2008
other section · inspections
it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to those areas not accessed during the initial inspection and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to reschedule with the inspector, and provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303 (b) if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the re-inspection.
not activeJun 10, 2008
building section · provide boiler or pressure vessel operating permit. sfmc 1024.0.
permit to operate shall be displayed in a conspicuous place adjacent to the boiler or vessel. apply to sf dbi plumbing inspection division.
not activeJun 10, 2008
building section · provide door closers at all smoke and fire doors separating secondary exit stairs from public corridors. sfhc 706, 807.
not activeJun 10, 2008
building section · provide self closing fire rated penthouse door. sfhc 805.
penthouse door or roof structure door shall be self closing, open outward, and covered on the roof side and edges with tin or other approved metal.
not activeJun 10, 2008
building section · provide for the fire escape(s) a written report from a qualified service contractor/company stating that all components have been tested and are functional as required. sfhc 908.
not activeNov 2, 2007
building section · 1) hire the services of a licensed pest control operator in order to eliminate bed bug infestation in gr#208. sec. 1001hc. 2) fallow all licensed pest control co. recommendations until bed bug infestation is under control. sec. 1001hc.
note: premises hired the services of dewey pest control co. 1) tenant will be relocated at the time of pest applications. 2) the standard operating proceedures consists of washing and laundering 3 days of tenants clothing. 3) freezing all electronics and additional tenants belongings in the room. 4) applying pest control measures in the light switches, any wall cavity. 5) drilling additional holes in the walls in order to introduce alloted pesticide, for maximum effect. 6) removing and replacing bed and bedding. 7) removing and replacing carpeting with vinyl floor covering. the above proceedure will be repeated after 2 weeks. 8) after the second application tenant is to vacate premises for 4 hours.
not activeNov 2, 2007
building section · repair, fill in gap between:
floor wall junction,constituting a potential entry for rodents in gr#208. sec. 1001hc.
not activeMar 28, 2007
other section · inspector comments
it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the reinspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled reinspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the reinspection.
not activeMar 28, 2007
building section · repair stairs (1001(b)(13)hc)
repair/replace the two cracked and loose marble stair treads between the lobby and second floor.
not activeFeb 23, 2007
other section · repair defective or non-working elevator (1001(l), 713 hc)
repair the non-functioning elevator and return it to service.
not activeFeb 23, 2007
other section · inspector comments
it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the reinspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled reinspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the reinspection.
not activeJan 12, 2006
other section · provide heat to each occupied habitable room for 13 hrs between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. capable to maintaining a min. room temp. of 68 degrees f. (20 degrees c.). (701c hc)
at the time of inspection the boiler had turned itself off and had to be manually reset. service the boiler so as to provide the required heat; provide a copy of the repair invoice for this work. also, the thermostat in #216 was set to low. set the thermostat to an appropriate temperature in order to provide the required heat to every room.
not activeJan 12, 2006
other section · repair defective or non-working elevator (1001(l), 713 hc)
at the time of inspection the elevator shook while going up and moved very slowly. have the elevator serviced and provide a copy of the contractors invoice.
not activeJan 12, 2006
interior surfaces section · repair fire proofing with approved materials (809 hc)
repair the fire proofing to the basement ceiling. the holes can be repaired with 5/8 type x drywall, 26 guage sheet metal, or another approved repair material.
not activeJan 12, 2006
smoke detection section · provide smoke detector at stairs (911 hc)
provide a smoke alarm at the top of the penthouse stairs leading to the roof.
not activeJan 12, 2006
other section · note: on reinspection day, property manager, owner or the owner's agent needs to demonstrate the workability of the fire escape ladders. the fire escapes are to be checked on all buildings during the course of a routine inspection. non-working fire escape ladder is a life safety hazard and must be corrected immediately. provide a written and signed report from a qualified service company or contractor stating that all parts and cables have been tested and are functional or you are required to lower the ladder on re-inspection day to verify its proper full release. reminder: test and verify that all windows or doors leading to emergency fire escape are operational and unobstructed. advise occupants not to block the path of emergency exits on the inside. **reminder**all manufacturers recommend that the fire escape drop ladder be maintained and serviced annually, particularly the cable and all moving parts. lubricate and drop the ladder at least once a year.
not activeJan 12, 2006
building section · provide handrails (802(c),1001(b)(13)hc)
the handrail at the main stairway just before the second landing is too high for people with disabilities. add another handrail, below the existing handrail, at a height more appropriate for disabled individuals.
not activeJan 12, 2006
security requirements section · the door to the roof from the penthouse shall be self closing, shall open outward, and shall be covered on the roof side and all edges with tin or another approved metal. (806 hc).
the penthouse door must be made to close, latch, and lock without assisstance.
not activeJan 12, 2006
other section · set timeclock to provide the required amount and hours of heat. (701c hc)
at the time of inspection the time clock was not functioning and had been bypassed. install a functioning timer clock set to the proper times.
not activeJan 12, 2006
other section · it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled reinspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the reinspection.
not activeJan 12, 2006
building section · repair stairs (1001(b)(13)hc)
the first and eighth marble stair tread leading up from the lobby are cracked/broken and loose. repair or replace the damaged treads and risers.
not activeAug 27, 2004
building section · clean and sanitize carrpeting,sink,walls, windows in gr: #603.1306hc.
insanitary premises.
not activeAug 27, 2004
building section · 1)wash all hallway,stairway windows.1306hc. 2)replace plastic panes used in hallway windows as well as in gr#604 with glass.1001hc.
insanitary hallway windows
not activeAug 27, 2004
building section · install a 138 degree viewer 58 inches off the floor to entry door gr#316.706hc.
lack of a viewer to entry door in gr#316.
not activeAug 27, 2004
building section · repair inoperative door closures to all guest doors.1001hc.711hc.
malfunctioning self closing devices on guestroom doors.
not activeAug 27, 2004
building section · replace missing hard wired smoke detector unit in gr#614.908hc.
smoke detector removed from base in gr#614.
not activeAug 27, 2004
building section · 1)install a treshold between guestroom floor and bathroom floor surfaces in gr#605.1001hc. 2)replace inoperative wall socket in bathroom gr#605.1001hc. 3)properly secure detached bathroom sink in gr#605.1001hc.
a variety of maintanance violations noted in gr#605.
not activeAug 20, 2004
building section · remove bag of garbage dumped along rear enclosed stairs between 5th and 6th floors.1301hc.
open bag of garbage scattered on top of 6th floor rear staircase, constituting an insanitary condition.
not activeAug 20, 2004
building section · 1)repair both defective inoperative windows in gr#610. 2)replace severed sash cord to the north side window. 3)connect sash cords with the sash weights to the second window which currently is unable to stay in a closed position. 4)have plumbing pipes/drains serving tub inspected by a licensed plumber for possible leakage.1001hc.
inoperative windows,reported plumbing leaks in gr#610.(repeated violation).
not activeJan 5, 2004
building section · tub end is exposed conducive to mold,mildew growth as well as water damage.
1)remove,treat and eliminate mold and mildew from tub enclosure.1306hc. 2)line exposed low bearing wall (corner of tub enclosure.) with a non absorbent impermeable material.1001hc. 3)caulk and seal surrounding area, to prevent water seepage.1001hc.
not activeJan 5, 2004
building section · large wall opening above entry door of gr#501.
replaster large wall opening above entry door of gr#501.1001hc.
not activeJan 5, 2004
building section · bathroom lavatory faucet is detached at base.
remount and secure detached bathroom lavatory faucet.1001hc.
not activeJan 5, 2004
building section · entry door to gr#501,is in need of alignment.
properly align entry door to gr#501, in order to assure proper closure.1001hc.
not activeDec 31, 2003
building section · use of unauthorized cooking equipment throughout the premises consisitng a potential fire hazard.
discontinue use of any form of cooking equipment: hot plates,electric grills, toaster ovens,stove tops (etc). the unlawful use of such equipment is constituting a potential fire and health hazard. note: the high wattage electrical equipment is currently overloading all electrical circuits,causing freequent power failure.sec.709 of the s.f.h.c.
not activeDec 30, 2003
building section · wall openings around sprinkler pipes at various locations.
1)patch wall surfaces around sprinkler lines in gr#601,#605.1001hc. 2)patch wall surfaces side of entry door to gr#605.1001hc.
not activeDec 30, 2003
building section · inoperative radiator valve in gr#601.
repair inoperative radiator valve in gr#601.1001hc.
not activeDec 30, 2003
building section · piles of debries,human feces scattered throughout the premises.
1)remove all bags,debries,accumulation of human excrement,urine from carpeting,bathroom floor surfaces throughout gr#608.1306hc. 2)clean and sanitaize premises throughout.1306hc.
not activeDec 30, 2003
building section · defective windows,some painted shut,some leaking air at various locations.
1)dislodge painted shut windows in gr#601,#610,615. 2)replace bathroom windows,sash and hardware in gr#404.1001hc. 3)weatherstrip leaking windows: a)side of bed in gr#404. b)throughout gr#615.1001hc.
not activeDec 30, 2003
building section · entry door to gr#616 is in need to be weatherstriped.
weatherstrip bottom of entry door to gr#616,to prevent rodent entry.1001hc.
not activeDec 30, 2003
building section · defective bath tub diverter in gr#601.
replace defective tub diverter in gr#601.1001hc.
not activeDec 30, 2003
building section · detached ceiling light,exposed wiring in gr#610.
remount or replace detached ceiling light in gr#610.1001hc.
not activeDec 16, 2003
building section · detached bathroom door in gr#608.
shave,align and rehang detached bathroom door in gr#608.1001hc.
not activeDec 16, 2003
building section · insanitary,littered gr#608.
clean and sanitize gr#608.1306hc.
not activeDec 16, 2003
building section · water damaged ceiling surfaces above entgry door in gr#611.
replace water damaged sheetrock in gr#611.1001hc.
not activeDec 16, 2003
building section · disconnected smoke detector in gr.#608.
reconnect smoke detector in gr#608.908hc.
not activeDec 16, 2003
building section · leaking roof,causing water damage to ceiling surfaces in gr#611.
have roof surfaces repaired by a competent roofing contractor.1001hc.
not activeDec 16, 2003
building section · detached bathroom floor covering.
reglue detached bathroom floor covering in gr614.1001hc.
not activeDec 16, 2003
building section · detached loose bathrfaucet,leaking tub at base in gr#610.
1)secure loose bathroom faucet to handwash basin in gr#618,#610.1001hc. 2)repair leaking tub supply in gr#610.1001hc.
not activeDec 16, 2003
building section · lack of door handle to closet door in gr#608.
install a door handle to closet door in gr#608.1001hc.